Quercus palustris

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Pin Oak or Spanish Oak, Swamp Oak

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom, Connon N.

 

Description

The Pin Oak is a deciduous tree that grows rapidly to 50-70'. It has a slender form during youth, and becomes open and round-headed with maturity. The leaves are glossy, dark green and deeply cut. Many of the leaves will remain during the winter. Good lawn tree.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

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Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

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Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.